ABOUT THE ROLE

Azooa is recruiting Network Administration / Infrastructure Engineers for an Australian Government client. The role supports the implementation, operation, maintenance and retirement of infrastructure that underpins digital services, with a robust focus on network sustainment and full-lifecycle engineering.

ENGAGEMENT DETAILS

- Reference: LH-08164.
- Level: APS6 equivalent.
- Location: Australian Capital Territory or South Australia.
- Working arrangement: onsite. Any flexibility is at the assigned work area’s discretion and subject to operational requirements; work from home is not available in all areas.
- Estimated commencement: 1 February 2027.
- Initial contract duration: 12 months.
- Extension options: two further periods of 12 months, subject to client approval.
- Maximum working hours: 40 hours per week.

• Security clearance: current Top Secret Positive Vetting (TSPV) clearance is required under the detailed role requirements.

- Successful candidates must complete the client’s organisational suitability assessment before commencement. Work area allocation is based on operational needs.
- Appointment is subject to client selection, contract award and suitability requirements. Where no immediate business requirement is identified, suitable candidates may be considered for a merit pool.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Monitor network systems and infrastructure, respond to sustainment support requests, and investigate and resolve faults and operational issues.
- Maintain and upgrade network device software and firmware, implement system improvements,



and provide feedback to inform current and future design decisions.
- Design and implement functional, testable and scalable network solutions using detailed design guidance and sound network engineering fundamentals.
- Integrate commercial off-the-shelf network hardware and software to optimise performance and intended functionality.
- Manage the full system lifecycle: build, configuration, administration, maintenance and security; equipment installation, racking and stacking; cabling and labelling; and decommissioning.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

1. Availability management – SFIA Level 4

Analyse service and component availability, reliability, maintainability and serviceability. Contribute to availability management processes and perform defined tasks to ensure agreed performance targets and service levels are maintained. Implement disaster recovery arrangements, document recovery procedures and test those procedures.
1. IT infrastructure – SFIA Level 4

Provide technical expertise to support correct operational procedures. Contribute to infrastructure maintenance and update planning, implement agreed changes and maintenance routines, and use management tools to assess load and performance.



Configure tools or create scripts to automate infrastructure provisioning, testing and deployment. Maintain and check operational procedures against agreed standards, investigate issues and provide improvement reports and proposals to technical and business stakeholders.
1. Problem management – SFIA Level 3

Investigate problems across systems, processes and services, and assist with the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures.
1. Systems installation and removal – SFIA Level 4

Undertake or supervise complex system or component installations and removals, including client handover. Develop installation and handover procedures and standards, schedule work around client priorities and resource availability, and follow established safety and quality procedures.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Apply through this Azooa Contracts portal with your current CV, highlighting relevant network engineering, infrastructure operations and SFIA capability. Include your availability and expected hourly rate including superannuation where applicable, and state whether GST applies. Rates will be agreed with you before any submission.

For submission, candidates must provide a separate response to each essential criterion, with a maximum of 3,000 characters per response. Start date, citizenship status and security clearance details will also need to be confirmed. Opportunity-specific authority to represent will be obtained separately before submission.

Applications close 17 November 2026 at 11:59 pm Canberra/Sydney time (AEDT).

📌 Network Administration / Infrastructure Engineer – TSPV (Australian Capital Territory)
🏢 Azooa
📍 Australian Capital Territory